Agriculture is a key driver of Ethiopia’s long-term growth and food security. Agriculture directly supports 85 percent of the population, constitutes 43 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and 80 percent of export value. Nearly 16 percent of GOE’s public expenditures are committed to the sector. Due to investments by the GOE and its development partners, the agriculture sector has witnessed consistent growth of over 8 to 10 percent per annum over the past decade.